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  2. Cystocele - Wikipedia

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    Cystocele can be further described as being apical, medial, or lateral. [30] Apical cystocele is located upper third of the vagina. The structures involved are the endopelvic fascia and ligaments. The cardinal ligaments and the uterosacral ligaments suspend the upper vaginal-dome. The cystocele in this region of the vagina is thought to be due ...

  3. Pelvic organ prolapse - Wikipedia

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    Transvaginal mesh (TVM) has a greater risk of bladder injury and of needing repeat surgery for stress urinary incontinence or mesh exposure. [17] The use of a TVM in treating vaginal prolapses is associated with severe side effects including organ perforation, infection, and pain. Safety and efficacy of many newer meshes is unknown. [16]

  4. Vaginoplasty - Wikipedia

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    Transgender peritoneal vaginoplasty, a.k.a. peritoneal pull-down or pull-through (PPT), is based on neovaginal techniques documented in the 1970s and 80s [25] [26] [27] for cisgender women born without a vaginal canal due to agenesis/atresia, [28] [29] which were referred to as the "Davydov" procedure [29] [30] or "Rothman's" method. [31]

  5. Colporrhaphy - Wikipedia

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    It is the surgical intervention for both cystocele (protrusion of the urinary bladder into the vagina) and rectocele (protrusion of the rectum into the vagina). [citation needed] The repair may be to either or both of the anterior (front) or posterior (rear) vaginal walls, thus the origin of some of its alternative names. [1] [2] [3]

  6. Rectocele - Wikipedia

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    Surgery to correct the rectocele may involve the reattachment of the muscles that previously supported the pelvic floor. [1] Another procedure is posterior colporrhaphy, which involves suturing of vaginal tissue. Surgery may also involve insertion of a supporting mesh (that is, a patch). [8]

  7. American doctor, cancer survivor runs 7 marathons on 7 ... - AOL

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    A Wisconsin doctor ran seven marathons on seven continents, from Antarctica to North America, to raise awareness of testicular cancer after previously battling the disease.

  8. Pessary - Wikipedia

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    Gold-plated stem pessary (intrauterine device) from 1920A pessary is a prosthetic device inserted into the vagina for structural and pharmaceutical purposes. It is most commonly used to treat stress urinary incontinence to stop urinary leakage and to treat pelvic organ prolapse to maintain the location of organs in the pelvic region. [1]

  9. 10 Tips for Seniors to Get Better Sleep This Year - AOL

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    Making It Enjoyable and Sustainable. As we age, a good night’s sleep becomes even more crucial for our overall health and well-being. However, maintaining consistent sleep patterns can become a ...